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Pearl Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015 Pearl’s Kevin Packard gives us a rundown on the latest offerings from Pearl, including the new Wood-Fiberglass series, Crystal Beat series acrylic drums, Chad Smith's Free Floater Signature snare drum, Masterworks custom kits, and the…
March 2015 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Animals as Leaders’ Matt Garstka
(Available digitally Janury 29, 2015; on newsstands February 3, 2015) On the Cover Animals as Leaders’ Matt Garstka Some would say that even in the most futuristic of musical styles, it still don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got…
Sabian’s Big and Ugly Cymbals at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Mark Love, product specialist at Sabian, demonstrates the new Big and Ugly series of cymbals including the AA Apollo, HH Nova, HH King, HHX Phoenix, HH Pandora, and XS20 Monarch. The NAMM Show 2015,…
Showroom: Shure Unveils New Motiv Digital Product Line and iOS Mobile Recording App
Shure introduces Motiv digital products, a new plug-and-play microphone line suited for individuals looking to capture high-quality audio for vocal/acoustic recording, podcasts, YouTube videos, and field recording. Motiv products include four new Apple-certified products, including three condenser microphones and a…
Showroom: Bucks County Drums’ Unique Semi-Solid Drum Shell
Bucks County Drums’ patent-pending semi-solid drum shell fuses a solid wood shell to the interior of a super-thin ply shell. The ply shell holds the solid component intact and doesn’t allow it to move. The drumhead only touches the solid…
Showroom: Burns Engineering’s New Bass Plate Drum Accessory
The patented Bass Plate attaches to a bass drum using the same screws and holes used for the two bottom batter-side tension lugs. The objective of the Bass Plate is to restore the balance and fullness of the drum’s sound…
Showroom: Remo Dorado Cajon
Remo’s Dorado cajons are designed and handcrafted in California using birch and two sets of three high-quality compression springs with over 400 coils each. Additional features include a fixed faceplate that seals the drum completely and enables the bass tones…
The Bad Plus’s Dave King Releases Humor-Filled “Rational Funk??? Video Series
Dave King, composer and drummer with accomplished jazz and rock groups including the Bad Plus, Dave King Trucking Co., and Halloween, Alaska has launched a new video series that challenges the conventions of music tutorials on YouTube. Created by King…
CSNY Drummer Dallas Taylor Passes
Dallas Taylor, who appeared on Crosby, Stills, and Nash’s seminal self-titled debut album, as well as the equally iconic first album by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Déjà Vu, has passed of undisclosed causes. Taylor first gained prominence with the…
Showroom: LP Black Box Cajon
LP’s new Black Box cajon is a synthesis between playability and affordability. Handmade in the USA, its smooth, sophisticated black matte finish gives it a polished appearance, while the Baltic birch front plate, usually found on high-end cajons, serves up…
California Music Fest Combines John Bonham, Randy Rhoads, and Keith Moon/John Entwistle Tributes
Scheduled to coincide with the 2015 National Association of Music Merchants convention—the NAMM Show—the California Music Fest will present tribute concerts to Led Zeppelin drummer John “Bonzo” Bonham, Ozzie Osbourne guitarist Randy Rhoads, and the Who’s great rhythm section, drummer…
Showroom: PinchClip Now Available in Three-Packs
The patent-pending PinchClip, a drum accessory that replaces wingnuts on cymbal stands, is now available as a three-pack and comes in a choice of black or red finish. The PinchClip is a stainless-steel flange that makes setting up and packing…
Showroom: Remo Powerstroke 3 Black Dot and Powerstroke 77 Drumheads
Inspired by legendary drummer Steve Smith, the Powerstroke 3 Black Dot bass drum head features a thin underlay ring at the outer edge of the head to subtly dampen unwanted overtones. The added 5-mil bottom-side Black Dot is said to…
Showroom: Roland Adds Vintage Sounds in the 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion
Roland introduces the new 7X7-TR8 Drum Machine Expansion for the TR-8 Rhythm Performer. Every sound of the TR-707 and TR-727 has been reproduced using the original PCM wave data and detailed models of the original circuitry. Analog Circuit Behavior captures…
